Ali Fazal shares in-flight selfie with Pedro Pascal
In the caption, Fazal kept things minimal, adding a series of emojis and the word 'Shhhhhh…'. No further context was provided.
Pascal, currently starring as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, was seen wearing a casual outfit, appearing relaxed during the flight. Fazal's post has led to speculation among fans about a possible collaboration, though neither actor has confirmed any such development.
Ali Fazal, 38, has previously worked in several international productions including Furious 7, Victoria & Abdul, and Death on the Nile. He was recently seen in the Hindi film Metro... In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu.
Pedro Pascal, gained prominence through his role in HBO's Game of Thrones, and has since appeared in a number of high-profile projects including Narcos, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us. His recent film roles include Wonder Woman 1984, Gladiator II, and The Materialists.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, released last week, marks Pascal's debut as Mr. Fantastic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film also stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
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